Navratri is one of Hinduism’s most significant festivals dedicated to Goddess Durga. It is celebrated with nine days of devotion, fasting, and rituals. In 2025, Shardiya Navratri is being observed from September 22 to October 1. Devotees mark these sacred days through prayers and fasting, believing it to be a way of cleansing both the body and spirit.

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Why do people walk barefoot during Navratri?

A unique aspect often noticed during Navratri is that many devotees avoid wearing footwear, especially leather shoes. While not bound by a strict rule, the practice is rooted in the idea of maintaining purity.

As per spiritual belief, leather, derived from animal skin, is considered impure and unsuitable during a time dedicated to spiritual discipline. Thus, devotees prefer cloth or synth

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